I think all the things mentioned have factored into the equation: weak yen, saturation/maturity of the market & product life cycle timing. That said, I'm still amazed at the 7D II deals. The original 7D stayed at its MSRP for nearly its entire lifespan; the 7D II was discounted via instant rebate soon after its release and now it's a whopping $500.00 off a little more than 1 year after its introduction (and while that is a pre-Black Friday special, the original 7D never saw that kind of a discount until its replacement was announced).